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Igel

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16. Sure she would.

Reply to honest.abe (Reply #11)

Tue Sep 18, 2018, 05:03 PM

Sep 2018

Not if we put everything in $, of course. But if she was sexually assaulted and makes her victimizer pay, that's nothing? A sense of justice balanced, of restoration of dignity?

People will go out of their way to hurt somebody who hurt them, at sometimes large personal costs.

And it doesn't matter if their victimizer was actually their victimizer, as long as they *believe* that the person they're gunning for is the one who hurt them.

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Sen. Kamala Harris says she believes Brett Kavanaugh accuser, says she has "nothing to gain" [View all] DonViejo Sep 2018 OP

The easy response is the accuser is a Democrat and could have a political motive BeyondGeography Sep 2018 #1

I'm sure we'll hear everything the GOP can think of whenever the hearings start. 7962 Sep 2018 #5

No personal motive. She will not gain anything personally from this... in fact quite the opposite. honest.abe Sep 2018 #11

Sure she would. Igel Sep 2018 #16

So you are talking revenge. I dont think so. honest.abe Sep 2018 #17

Kavanaugh not withdrawing is a stupid move. djacq Sep 2018 #2

Should be a stupid move. Not so sure it really is though. Amimnoch Sep 2018 #3

dont think so. Kavanaugh will withdraw from his nomination INdemo Sep 2018 #8

I do love your optimism, and most definitely hope you're right. Nt. Amimnoch Sep 2018 #15

"Kavanaugh and Ford have since agreed to testify" Maxheader Sep 2018 #4

I have to disagree with Sen. Harris. LakeSuperiorView Sep 2018 #6

C'mon, who believes Brett Kavanugh's accuser? Multiple choice ... erlewyne Sep 2018 #7

I watched the Thomas Confirmation hearing yesterday. I think he will follow the Thomas playbook KWR65 Sep 2018 #9

These are the republican members on that committee..... pangaia Sep 2018 #10

... and here's how to contact 'em Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2018 #12

Thanks for the reminder pangaia Sep 2018 #14

to stop kavenaugh and trump think sandra fluke, not anita hill certainot Sep 2018 #13